Potty Time?

Yesterday was a momentous occasion in Payton's life. She used the "big girl" potty for the very first time. I've been noticing that she is going to bed and waking up dry from her naps in the afternoon, so I decided to try her out to see how she would do. Sure enough, I set her on the potty before her nap and she went pee-pee. Needless to day, the whole house was excited and she got a little embarrassed!

Visit with the Doctor

We went to the doctor today for my 6 month check-up. It is hard to believe that I am already 24 weeks! Time is flying by. We had another sono today because they couldn't see the four chambers of the baby's heart at our 5 month visit. The nurse said all is good!

However, the baby is managing to cause me severe pelvic pain, because she stands and kicks at my pelvis with both of her feet! Thankfully this has only gone on for a few days. Maybe she will decide to move soon:) In addition, she has plopped down right on my bladder. This makes working out a real treat.

Christmas Day

Payton is overwhelmed just looking at the mound of gifts.

The presents from Santa came unwrapped and already assembled. Yea!

Enjoying a white Christmas with Grandpa Steve

Christmas Day was a long and fun-filled day for Payton. We started our day at Grandma Pia's house where we ate breakfast and opened gifts. Then we went back to the house to open gifts with the Sitko's. There was definitely not a shortage of gifts. I think we opened for 2 solid hours! After a tasty lunch and Payton's short nap, we headed to Great-Grandma Erika's for more gift giving. Payton was shy at first to open her gifts, but soon got the hang of it, and wanted to unwrap everything in sight. She had so many gifts that we actually had to open them in a couple waves! We were very thankful for all the presents received and time shared with family.

Slurping Cereal

While mommy was away at work one day, Payton Anne was taught how to drink the milk from her cereal bowl. So, on Saturday morning, Payton showed mommy and daddy her new found ability. If you look closely, she only spilt a few drops. Not bad for a 20 month old!

COOKIES!

My little darling is getting her first taste of homemade Christmas cookies. Not suprisingly, she loves them. However, Mommy was not so enthusiastic about the green icing all over her face. This would be the first of many Christmas treats to come!

Visit with Santa

After the Christmas parade we went to visit Santa at his "house" in downtown Springfield. Needless to say, Payton was not at all impressed. She refused to sit on Santa's lap all by herself, so Santa invited me to sit with her. I personally think that is an old Santa trick to get mommies on Santa's lap. Well, maybe next year Payton will have better luck with Santa Claus!

Sonogram

Ty and I went to the doctor today. We were told that we are being blessed with another baby girl!!! With the exception of her really long legs, she is exactly on time for April 22nd. We will be 21 weeks tomorrow, so only 19 weeks to go:)

Thanksgiving in STL

Every year for Thanksgiving we travel to Fenton, MO to spend the holiday with Tyler's family. This is the second year that Payton and her cousin, Greggie, have gotten to share in the holiday festivities together. Aunt Nancy and Uncle Jim gave both kids a "Little People Thanksgiving" ship. Greggie thought that he needed both, so he tried to take away Payton's ship. They did a lot of playing, but they mostly played around each other. Hopefully next year, there will be more interaction between the two. Nonetheless, the overnight stay was fun and exciting, but inevitably too short!

Disney Live

Two weeks ago Grandma Sue took Payton and I to see Playhouse Disney Live. Payton loves all of the Disney shows: Handy Manny, Little Einsteins, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Winnie the Pooh! She had a fabulous time watching all of the characters sing and dance on stage. She even got a Little Einsteins flashing wand!!

Shoes, shoes, shoes!

Payton loves strutting around the house in everyone's shoes. She's starting to get really good walking in heels too! We have quite the little princess on our hands:)